Abstract: A power supply system that includes a converter that converts an input alternating-current voltage into a direct-current voltage and outputs the direct-current voltage to a load. The system includes a switcher that electrically connects one of multiple alternating-current power supplies to the converter, a voltage detector that detects an input voltage input to the converter, and a current detector that detects an output current output from the converter. The switcher repeats, for a predetermined amount of time, a determination of whether there is an abnormality in alternating-current power supply based on the input voltage detected by the voltage detector. Moreover, if there is an abnormality, the switcher switches which alternating-current power supply is connected to the converter. Further, the switcher adjusts, based on the result of detection by the current detector, the amount of time for which the determination is performed.

Abstract: Provided is an additive for imparting ultraviolet absorbency, or an additive for imparting a high refractive index, which has satisfactory compatibility with a resin serving as a matrix and can maintain high transparency even if added in high concentrations. Also provided is an additive with which the function of imparting both ultraviolet absorbency and a high refractive index can be realized by means of one kind of additive. This additive is represented by the following Formula (I): wherein at least one of R1a to R9a is a monovalent sulfur-containing group represented by the following Formula (i-1) or Formula (i-2): ?R10a?mSH??(i-1) ?R11a?nS?R12a—S?pR13a??(i-2) wherein R10a to R12a each represent a divalent hydrocarbon group or the like; and R13a represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group or the like.

Abstract: The liquid container comprises: a first chamber that is surrounded by a plurality of walls and is configured to contain a liquid; a liquid inlet port for pouring the liquid into the first chamber; an air opening port that is opened to air; a liquid lead-out port that leads the liquid out of the first chamber; an air lead-in port that is formed in, out of the plurality of walls surrounding the first chamber, a first wall different from the wall constituting a top surface; and an air communication path that allows the air opening port and the air lead-in port to communicate with each other. The air lead-in port is separated from a corner portion where the first wall crosses with another wall.

Abstract: In conventional liquid jet apparatuses, improvement in usability is desired. A liquid jet apparatus including a liquid jet head, a liquid container that can store liquid, a housing that covers the liquid jet head and the liquid container, and an operation unit can be operated by a user, a liquid injection port that enables liquid to be injected is formed in the liquid container, when the operation unit is viewed from the front, the first liquid container is arranged between the operation unit and one side wall of the housing, and the second liquid container is arranged between the other side wall opposite to the one side wall of the housing and the operation unit, the housing includes a first cover that covers at least a portion of the first liquid container, and a second cover that covers at least a portion of the second liquid container, and the first cover and the second cover are independently configured to be openable/closable relative to the housing.

Abstract: A power supply system that includes a converter that converts an input alternating-current voltage into a direct-current voltage and outputs the direct-current voltage to a load. The system includes a switcher that electrically connects one of multiple alternating-current power supplies to the converter, a voltage detector that detects an input voltage input to the converter, and a current detector that detects an output current output from the converter. The switcher repeats, for a predetermined amount of time, a determination of whether there is an abnormality in alternating-current power supply based on the input voltage detected by the voltage detector. Moreover, if there is an abnormality, the switcher switches which alternating-current power supply is connected to the converter. Further, the switcher adjusts, based on the result of detection by the current detector, the amount of time for which the determination is performed.

Abstract: Provided is an additive for imparting ultraviolet absorbency, or an additive for imparting a high refractive index, which has satisfactory compatibility with a resin serving as a matrix and can maintain high transparency even if added in high concentrations. Also provided is an additive with which the function of imparting both ultraviolet absorbency and a high refractive index can be realized by means of one kind of additive. This additive is represented by the following Formula (I): wherein at least one of R1a to R9a is a monovalent sulfur-containing group represented by the following Formula (i-1) or Formula (i-2): wherein R10a to R12a each represent a divalent hydrocarbon group or the like; and R13a represents a monovalent hydrocarbon group or the like.

Abstract: There is provided a biocatalyst solvent which is capable of dissolving a biocatalyst in a liquid state while maintaining the activity of the biocatalyst at a high concentration from a low temperature to a high temperature, and is capable of storing the biocatalyst for a long time period; and a biocatalyst solution using the biocatalyst solvent.

Abstract: A tank comprises a container body configured to contain an ink and an ink fill port configured to accept the ink to be injected into the container body. A cap is provided to close the ink fill port when the cap is attached to the tank. The cap comprises a covering portion configured to cover the ink fill port; a seal portion protruded from the covering portion to be inserted into the ink fill port and configured to close the ink fill port when the seal portion is inserted in the ink fill port; and a skirt portion protruded from the covering portion in a direction of protrusion of the seal portion from the covering portion and located away from the seal portion when the covering portion is viewed from a seal portion side. The skirt portion is protruded more than the seal portion.

Abstract: There is provided a plug member that is detachably mounted to a liquid inlet to close the liquid inlet. The plug member comprises a sealing part configured to close the liquid inlet, such that at least part of the sealing part is inserted in the liquid inlet; and a cover part arranged around at least part of circumference of the sealing part.

Abstract: There is provided a printer that functions as a droplet ejecting apparatus including: a tank which is configured of at least a part having light transmission property; a tank cover which functions as a cover portion that covers the tank; and a light transmitting portion which is provided at least at a part of the tank cover, and through which liquid accommodated on the inside of the tank can be visually confirmed, in which at least one of gradations and reference marks is provided in the light transmitting portion.

Abstract: A recording apparatus includes a recording head configured to discharge an ink onto paper for recording, a case accommodating at least the recording head, a reading device openable and closable between an open position and a closed position, a liquid container having a liquid storage chamber for storing the ink to be supplied to the recording head and an injection port enabling the ink to be injected from the outside to the inside of the liquid storage chamber, a blocking member configured to block the injection port by coming into contact with the injection port, and a cover provided such that the cover can be opened or closed between an open position where the injection port is exposed and a closed position where the injection port is not exposed. The blocking member is mounted on the cover.

Abstract: In conventional liquid jet apparatuses, improvement in usability is desired. A liquid jet apparatus including a liquid jet head, a liquid container that can store liquid, a housing that covers the liquid jet head and the liquid container, and an operation unit can be operated by a user, a liquid injection port that enables liquid to be injected is formed in the liquid container, when the operation unit is viewed from the front, the first liquid container is arranged between the operation unit and one side wall of the housing, and the second liquid container is arranged between the other side wall opposite to the one side wall of the housing and the operation unit, the housing includes a first cover that covers at least a portion of the first liquid container, and a second cover that covers at least a portion of the second liquid container, and the first cover and the second cover are independently configured to be openable/closable relative to the housing.

Abstract: To provide a plastic lens which can absorb light with a wavelength of 400 to 420 nm with sufficiently high efficiency but is reduced in the absorption of light with a wavelength of around 420 nm or longer, is less affected by harmful light, suppresses yellow coloration and therefore has excellent appearance, suppresses yellowish discoloration over time, and has excellent heat resistance, light resistance, and also optical performance, particularly an excellent Abbe's number.

Abstract: A target for ultraviolet light generation comprises a substrate adapted to transmit ultraviolet light therethrough and a light-emitting layer, disposed on the substrate, for generating ultraviolet light in response to an electron beam. The light-emitting layer includes a powdery or granular oxide crystal containing Lu and Si doped with an activator (e.g., Pr:LPS and Pr:LSO crystals).